2026 Docent Tour Guide Training

K-State Gardens needs volunteers to be garden docent tour guides. Training consists of three 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. sessions on Wednesdays in April (Dates TBD) in the Gardens Visitor Center Conference Room. The only qualifications necessary are an interest in the Gardens and a willingness to help.

1) Covers garden history, layout, and south garden tour

2) Covers specialty gardens, collections, and north garden tour

3) Covers interpretation, experienced docent panel, practice tours

Due to limited space, registration is necessary. Please call 785-532-3271 and leave a message or email ksugardens@k-state.edu

K-State Gardens, 1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS